There are many interesting foods that people won't try just because they aren’t sure of the way it looks, or because of what they’ve heard. But usually the stories about how disgusting certain foods are simply are not true.
Take beets for example. A lot of people won't eat them just because they seem weird, and have heard they are bitter. They can in fact be very sweet, when prepared correctly. If boiled until they are soft and cooked with butter, they are delicious. Also they can be pickled, which adds a clove flavor along with the vinegar, but they still have a sweet tang. If they are store-bought then they generally are not very good, but if home grown they retain a delicious sweetness. Beets are known to be full of calcium. Try mixing a little vinegar with the juice and massage it on your head for an hour. It is known to help with dandruff, although it won't smell too good.
There is also the butternut squash. People tend to stay away from it because it is a squash. It is a very subtly flavored squash, and when pureed and mixed with butter and brown sugar it is very delicious. It can also be used for soups or even pies. The butternut squash is also very healthy; even if you add the butter and other things, they are not nearly as bad as chips or anything store bought. The butternut squash is low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium. It is also loaded with vitamins and is a good source of fiber.
So give them a try, a great surprise will be waiting.
By Claire Kuda
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